Millet Biryani
Ingredients
- 1 cup amaranth millet washed
- 1 cup boiled soy nuggets
- 2 tsp mustard seeds
- A few curry leaves
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 6 to 8 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 30 gm ginger, minced
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp garam masala
- cinnamon sticks and cloves
- 2 tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 cups boiled water
- 6 cups of leafy greens – finely chopped (radish, beetroot, spinach, rocket leaves, coriander etc.)
- lemon juice
- salt to taste
Method
Take a pot and heat. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves. When they pop add onions and cumin seeds. Saute for a bit. When onions becomes translucent, add garlic and ginger. Heat on low.
Saute and add turmeric/garam masala/chili flakes/other spices. Continue to sauté until onions become light brown. Add tomatoes and keep stirring. Add soya nuggets and millet, stir for 5 minutes. Mix in the vinegar, stir. Add water and salt. Bring to boil and then put on low steamer with lid. Cook for 10-20 minutes until millets become soft. Mix leafy greens and stir. Add lemon juice.
Delicious millets biryani is ready to eat!
Serves 4